Denise Milligan's Blog

Posted on 01/23/2020

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay You and your agent invested hours, days, weeks and even months searching for the right house. Time spent visiting open houses. But now all your efforts pay off. You’ve found the one. It’s the right size, the right neighborhood and within the budget parameters. This is the home of your dreams. It’s time...

Buying

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Posted on 01/16/2020

Finding Space for a Custom Home Office

Image by Pexels from Pixabay With more people working from home today than ever before, many are looking to add a home office to their house. Some may think that they don't have enough space to make this happen; however, folks don't need an entire room to add a home office. There are a few great tips and...

Home Improvement

Home Office

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Posted on 01/09/2020

Backyard Favorites to Beautify Your Garden

Photo by Helga_SM via Shutterstock When you begin to revamp your yard or garden, there comes a time to decide what exactly you’ll be growing. You’ll want plants that are hearty, beautiful and fragrant to grace your yard. Choose Hearty First, you can begin by planting ground-cover roses. These bountiful, low-growing rose varieties can provide plenty of flowers...

Curb Appeal

Garden

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Posted on 01/02/2020

How to Enjoy a Seamless Home Buying Journey

Enjoying a seamless home buying journey may seem virtually impossible, particularly for a first-time property buyer. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to boost the likelihood of quickly and easily finding your dream house, such as: 1. Hone Your Home Search Consider where you want to reside and the features you want to find in your...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 12/26/2019

How to Approach a House Inspection

A home inspection is a crucial part of the homebuying process. At this point, a home inspector will walk through a house with you and examine the property inside and out. If a home inspector identifies underlying problems with a residence, these issues could put your purchase in jeopardy. On the other hand, if a home inspection reveals that...

Home Inspection

Buying A Home

Posted on 12/19/2019

Analyze the Real Estate Market Before Your List Your Residence

The real estate market can be tough to navigate, especially if you want to obtain the best price for your house. Fortunately, we're here to help you analyze the housing sector and make informed decisions as you sell your residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you review the real estate market before you list...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 12/12/2019

Protect Your Family With These Home Security Tips

There are a lot of effective ways to keep your home safe, secure, and free from intrusion, but those techniques are of little use if you don't consistently use them. Technological solutions are well worth considering because they can be activated and monitored from almost any location. Whether you're at a restaurant across town or comfortably lying in bed...

Home Security

Avoiding Burglary

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Posted on 12/05/2019

Key Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector

If you intend to buy a house, you may want to employ a home inspector. In fact, there are many reasons why a buyer may hire a house inspector, such as: 1. You want to identify any underlying home problems. Although you may have walked through a house a few times before you submitted an offer to purchase, a...

Home Inspection

How To Choose A Home Inspector Home Inspections

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Posted on 11/28/2019

3 Reasons to Remove Clutter Before You List Your Home

Let's face it – clutter can be a problem, particularly for those who intend to sell a home in the foreseeable future. But if you allocate time and resources to remove clutter from your home now, you may reap the benefits of your efforts during the home selling cycle. Ultimately, there are many reasons for a home seller to...

Declutter Your Home

Selling Your Home

Posted on 11/26/2019

Recipes to Add Flare to Your Holiday Table

Photo by Element5 Digital via Pixabay While it might seem like summer just ended, the holidays are right around the corner. Fall and winter gatherings are some of the most exciting times of year. It is a wonderful occasion to celebrate with family members, friends, and other loved ones. Those who are entertaining are likely thinking about what...

Holiday

Dinner

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Posted on 11/21/2019

Home Features - What Buyers Want

What homeowner doesn’t want to maximize overall home value when the time comes to sell? In order to sell your house faster and for more money, it's important to have a firm understanding of the specific housing features that matter the most to prospective buyers. Well-Established Property Value Boosters If you’ve ever considered home renovations, you’ve probably heard...

Seller Tips

Home Improvement

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Posted on 11/20/2019

Improving Energy Efficiency in an Older House

Photo by Vivint Solar from Pexels When your pocketbook determines you can’t afford a new, energy-efficient home, you can still satisfy your preferences by upgrading an older house. Try these options for improving energy efficiency in your home. Apply for the FHA’s Energy-Efficient Mortgage program. With an EEM, you can finance an already energy-efficient home or use funds...

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